Xurkitree Raid Guide – Best Counters, Weakness, CP & Strategy

What is this raid boss?

Xurkitree is an Ultra Beast Electric-type raid boss introduced from the Ultra Wormholes. It is a pure Electric attacker, known for extremely high damage output but very low defense.

Why it matters

Top-tier Electric attacker

• One of the strongest Electric-type raid attackers in the game
• Excellent for:
  • Water-type raids (Kyogre -type bosses)
  • Flying-type raids (Lugia -type bosses)

Ultra Beast value

• Part of the Ultra Beast lineup
• Often considered high-priority for raids due to limited availability
• Useful for both collectors and competitive raid players

Raid meta importance

• Electric attackers are not always common at top DPS level
• Xurkitree fills that gap with:
  • Very high attack stat
  • Fast raid performance

Difficulty Level

Overall Raid Difficulty: Medium

Why it is NOT very hard

Weak Defense

• Very low bulk
• Faints quickly in raids

Easy counter types

• Ground-type Pokémon deal super effective damage
• Many strong counters exist

Best counters

• Groudon (Ground-type powerhouse)
• Excadrill (fast Steel/Ground damage)
• Garchomp (strong Ground DPS)
• Rhyperior (tank + Ground damage)

What makes it easier

• Weak to only Ground-type attacks
• No tricky dual typing
• Predictable moveset in most raids

What makes it slightly challenging

• High attack stat → can KO glass cannons fast
• Requires proper Ground-type lineup for fast clears
• Weather boost (Rain) can increase its damage

Xurkitree – Full Moves Analysis (PvP + Raids)

Xurkitree is a pure Electric-type Ultra Beast with:

• Extremely high Attack stat
• Very glassy defense
• One of the strongest Electric raid attackers in the game

Fast Moves

Best Fast Move:

• Thunder Shock(mandatory in most cases)

Charged Moves

Best Charged Moveset:

• Thunder Shock + Power Whip
• Alternative PvP:
  • Thunderbolt + Power Whip

Raid Boss Moves (When Xurkitree is boss)

If Xurkitree appears as a Raid Boss, it typically uses:

Dangerous Moves

Power Whip

• Hits Ground types super effectively
• Covers Xurkitree’s counters
• Can one-shot many Rock/Ground attackers

Other Dangerous Moves:

PvP Moveset Summary

Standard PvP Set

• Fast: Thunder Shock
• Charged: Discharge + Power Whip

Heavy Pressure Set

• Fast: Thunder Shock
• Charged: Thunderbolt + Power Whip

PvP Role

• Shield bait specialist
• Glass cannon closer

PvE / Raid Attacker Set

Best Raid Build

• Fast Move: Thunder Shock
• Charged Move: Thunderbolt OR Discharge

Best Role:

• Electric-type raid attacker

Performance:

• One of the top Electric DPS Pokémon
• Outclassed only by niche megas / shadows in some cases

Xurkitree Performance Guide

Xurkitree is one of the strongest pure Electric-type attackers in Pokémon GO-style gameplay, but it behaves very differently depending on whether you use it in PvP, PvE, raids, or gyms.

PvE (General Battles vs Rocket / Trainers)

In PvE scenarios, Xurkitree is basically a glass cannon Electric nuke.

• Role: Fast damage dealer
• Strength: Extremely high Attack stat
• Best use: Quickly deleting Water- and Flying-type Pokémon

Why it works:

• Electric typing is excellent vs:
  • Water
  • Flying
• Very fast time-to-KO in neutral or favorable matchups

Weakness:

• Very low bulk → gets KO’d quickly by Ground or strong neutral hits

Summary:

• Top-tier Electric attacker in PvE, but fragile.

Raids (Where Xurkitree shines most)

Best raid matchups:

• Kyogre (Water)
• Lugia (Flying/Psychic)
• Gyarados (Water/Flying)
• Ho-Oh (Flying/Fire)

Why it dominates:

• One of the highest Electric DPS Pokémon
• Great moves like Thunder Shock + Discharge / Thunderbolt
• Outperforms many traditional Electric types in raw damage output

Limitation:

• Dies fast → needs revives/rejoins in long fights
• Not ideal for tanking charge moves

Summary:

• One of the best Electric-type raid attackers in the entire game.

Gyms (Attacking & Defending)

Attacking gyms:

• Very strong vs Water/Flying defenders
• Can quickly clear gym stacks if matchups are good

Defending gyms:

• Not recommended

Why:

• Extremely low bulk
• Weak to Ground (common attackers like Excadrill, Garchomp, Rhyperior)
• Gets knocked out easily

Summary:

• Good attacker, terrible defender.

PvP (GO Battle League)

Overall PvP performance:

• High attack but too fragile
• Limited spam pressure compared to bulkier Electric types

Strengths:

• Can delete Water/Flying types quickly
• Good shield pressure if aligned correctly

Weaknesses:

• Dies too fast in neutral matchups
• Struggles vs Ground, Grass, Dragon cores
• Needs shield support to function

League-by-League Breakdown

Great League

• Not viable
• Too low bulk, too high CP

Ultra League

• Niche pick
• Can surprise Water/Flying cores
• Still very fragile

Master League

• Situational
• Can hit hard but gets outclassed by:
  • Zekrom
  • Reshiram
  • Dialga
• Needs perfect alignment to succeed

Summary:

• PvP viable only as a niche glass cannon, not a core meta pick.

Cup Performance

Good in:

• Electric Cup formats
• Water-heavy themed cups
• Flying-restricted metas

Weak in:

• Open Great/Ultra League cups
• Ground-heavy metas
• Balanced meta cups

Why it sometimes shines:

• Limited typings = fewer counters
• Electric dominance becomes more valuable

Xurkitree Raid Strategy Guide

Raid Difficulty Overview

Solo Strategy

No — Xurkitree has:

• Extremely high Attack
• Strong Electric-type damage
• High raid HP pool

Even with:

• Level 50 counters
• Perfect weather
• Mega boosts

Duo Strategy

Requirements

• Level 45–50 counters
• Best Ground attackers
• Mega Evolution support
• Weather boost helps massively

Best Duo Counters

Duo Strategy Tips

• Dodge charged moves if possible
• Use Ground-type Mega boost
• Relobby quickly
• Sunny weather greatly helps

Trio Strategy

Recommended Setup

• 1 Mega/Primal support
• 2 heavy Ground attackers

Trio Advantages

• More forgiving
• Less relobby pressure
• Easier for non-maxed accounts

Beginner Strategy

Recommended Team Size

• 5–8 trainers

Beginner Goals

• Focus on:
  • Survival
  • Correct typing
  • Avoiding weak counters

Best Beginner Counters

Common Beginner Mistakes

• Using Water/Flying Pokémon
• Using Electric attackers
• Ignoring Ground weakness
• Not reviving counters

Intermediate Strategy

Recommended Team Size

• 3–5 trainers

Intermediate Goals

• Maximize Ground DPS
• Use Mega boosts properly
• Learn dodge timing

Strong Intermediate Team

Advanced Strategy

Recommended Team Size

• Duo or strong trio

Advanced Goals

• Full optimization
• Perfect movesets
• Efficient relobby timing

Advanced Techniques

Preload Charged Moves

• Store energy before boss attacks.

Dodge Key Moves

• Especially:
  • Power Whip
  • Dazzling Gleam

Mega Rotation

• Coordinate Mega boosts with teammates.

Expert Strategy

Goal

• Fastest clear possible.

Weather

• Sunny weather preferred

Mega Choice

Expert Tips

Energy Optimization

• Enter with prebuilt teams.

Relobby Management

• Use max revives
• Rejoin instantly

DPS Over Bulk

• Experts prioritize:
  • Faster clear
  • Higher damage bonus

Dangerous Raid Boss Moves

Weather Strategy

Xurkitree Raid Counter Guide

Raid Boss Overview

• Type: Electric
• Weakness: Ground only (single weakness)
• Key Strength: Very high Attack
• Danger Move: Thunder / Discharge / Power Whip

Top Counters

These are the highest DPS + safest Ground attackers

Why These Are Top Counters

• They exploit Xurkitree’s only weakness (Ground)
• High DPS = faster raid completion
• Some (like Groudon) also provide Mega/Primal boosts

Best Counters (Budget + Accessible Options)

Explanation

• These are easier to obtain
• Slightly lower DPS than top tier
• Still very effective in group raids

Counters by Type Strength

Ground Type (BEST COUNTER TYPE) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Why Ground is mandatory:

• Xurkitree has no other weakness
• Electric moves do ZERO resistance damage to Ground

Best Ground Pokémon:

• Primal Groudon
• Groudon
• Garchomp
• Excadrill

Ice Type (NOT recommended alone)

Why Ice is weak here:

• Ice does NOT hit Electric for super-effective damage
• Only useful if combined with Ground typing (like Mamoswine)

Dragon Type (Situational)

• Dragon Ground hybrids (Garchomp, Flygon) work well
• Pure Dragons are NOT effective

Steel Type (Not useful for damage)

• Steel does NOT counter Electric
• Only useful defensively, not for DPS

Poison / Fire / Water / Flying

Raid Difficulty Insight

Why Xurkitree is tricky:

• Only ONE weakness = Ground
• High attack power
• Can pressure teams quickly

Common Mistakes

• Using Electric types (useless mirror fight)
• Using Water/Fire teams (no advantage)
• Ignoring Ground movesets

Best Raid Strategy

1–2 Players

• Only possible with:
  • Maxed Groudon / Primal Groudon
  • Weather boost (Sunny)

3–5 Players

• Comfortable win
• Mix of Ground attackers

6+ Players

• Very easy
• Budget counters also work

Shiny Comparison – Xurkitree

Xurkitree is already a very visually striking Ultra Beast, and its shiny form is one of the more noticeable Ultra Beast color changes.

Normal vs Shiny Appearance

Normal Xurkitree:

• Bright neon green body
• White glowing “cable” structure
• Electric, radioactive-looking aesthetic
• Feels like a living power line

Shiny Xurkitree:

• Body changes to golden/yellow-orange tone
• Electricity glow becomes warmer and less neon
• White cable structure remains but looks more “fiery”
• Overall contrast becomes much softer and premium-looking

Visual Difference

Is the Shiny Noticeable?

Yes — very noticeable compared to many shinies

• Xurkitree has a full-body color shift
• Not just minor shade changes

This makes it:

• Highly desirable for collectors
• Easy to recognize in raids

Catch & Raid Note

• Shiny chance is not increased in normal raids
• If shiny appears:
  • 100% catch rate (if you hit the ball)
  • Use Pinap Berry for extra candy

Collector Value

High value because:

• Ultra Beast status
• Strong visual redesign
• Limited availability in events/raids

Xurkitree

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Shiny Xurkitree

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Evolution & Buddy Distance – Xurkitree

Evolution

Does Xurkitree evolve?

• Xurkitree is a Legendary Ultra Beast
• It has no evolution line
• It cannot evolve into or from any other Pokémon

Buddy Distance

Xurkitree is a Legendary buddy, so:

What this means

• You must walk 20 km to earn 1 candy
• It is one of the slowest candy farming Pokémon

Why it matters

Candy is very valuable:

• Xurkitree is a top Electric-type attacker
• You need candy to:
  • Power it up
  • Unlock max CP potential

Walking efficiency is low:

• Not ideal for casual walking farming
• Better alternatives:
  • Rare Candies
  • Raid rewards
  • Event bonuses

Best ways to get Xurkitree candy

Rare Candy:

• Convert Rare Candy → Xurkitree candy
• Fastest and most efficient

Raids:

• Repeated Ultra Beast raids
• Guaranteed candy rewards

Buddy walking:

• Slow but passive income
• Good long-term method

Common Mistakes

Expecting fast buddy candy:

• 20 km per candy is very slow

Using it as main walking buddy:

• Not efficient compared to other Pokémon

Ignoring Rare Candy:

• Biggest mistake for powering it up quickly

Best Mega Pokémon vs Xurkitree

What is Xurkitree weak to?

• Electric-type Pokémon
• Weak only to:
  • Ground

Top Mega Counters

Mega Garchomp

Best overall choice

• Dual Ground/Dragon typing
• Extremely high DPS
• Very tanky for a Ground attacker

Why it’s #1:

• Boosts Ground-type damage for whole team
• Survives Electric attacks easily
• Fast raid clears

Mega Swampert

Most consistent raid Mega

• Pure Ground (with Water typing in base form)
• Very spammy moves
• Great energy gain

Why it’s strong:

• Cheap, reliable, easy to use
• Works well in all raid lobbies
• Great for beginners

Primal Groudon

Absolute powerhouse

• Highest Ground-type DPS in game
• Extremely bulky
• Boosts Ground damage massively

Why it’s elite:

• Best possible raid damage boost
• Makes Xurkitree melt quickly

Other Useful Megas

Mega Steelix

• Very tanky
• Lower DPS but safe option

Mega Camerupt

• Ground + Fire typing
• Decent budget Mega choice

Strategy Against Xurkitree

Best Team Setup

• 1 Ground Mega (Garchomp or Swampert)
• 5 Ground attackers:
  • Groudon
  • Excadrill
  • Garchomp
  • Rhyperior

What NOT to use

• Electric types (obvious)
• Flying types (weak to Electric)
• Water types (neutral but unsafe)

Boost Candy & Catch Bonuses – Xurkitree

When you catch Xurkitree in raids or encounters, you don’t just get the Pokémon—you also gain extra Candy bonuses that can significantly speed up its power-up and evolution progress.

What is “Boost Candy” in Catching?

In Pokémon GO, Candy gained from catching Pokémon can be increased using:

• Pinap Berry
• Silver Pinap Berry
• Mega Evolution bonus (same-type boosts)

This matters a lot for rare Pokémon like Xurkitree because:

• It is a Legendary Ultra Beast
• Candy is normally limited
• Powering up requires many candies

How Candy Gain Works

Base Catch Reward

• Normally: 3 Xurkitree Candy per catch

Pinap Berry Bonus

Mega Evolution Bonus

If you have an active Mega Pokémon of the same type (Electric type):

• +1 extra Candy (sometimes more depending on Mega level)

So final rewards can become:

• 7 Candy or more per catch

Why This Matters for Xurkitree

It is very rare

• Limited raid availability
• Hard to farm outside events

High Power-Up Cost

• Requires large Candy investment
• Plus XL Candy at higher levels

Great for Raid Attacker Building

• More candy = faster max DPS potential

Candy Gain Comparison

Pro Catch Strategy

Best Setup for Farming Xurkitree Candy:

• Use Pinap Berry every throw
• Have Electric-type Mega Pokémon active
• Aim for Excellent Curveballs

Weaknesses of Xurkitree

Xurkitree is an Electric-type Ultra Beast, and its weakness profile is very straightforward—but extremely important in raids and PvP planning.

Type Overview

• Type: Electric

Main Weaknesses

Ground-type

Best Ground counters:

• Groudon
• Excadrill
• Garchomp
• Rhyperior

Ice-type

• Ice does neutral damage
• But Ice attackers often have:
  • High DPS
  • Fast charge moves

No defensive coverage types

Unlike dual-types, Xurkitree:

• Has no secondary typing
• Cannot “hide” weaknesses

Cannot “hide” weaknesses

Even though it has weaknesses, Xurkitree resists:

• Electric (mirror resistance)
• Flying attacks indirectly via typing matchups
• Water damage (commonly used but resisted)

Raid Impact

What makes Xurkitree dangerous:

• Extremely high Attack stat
• Fast Electric-type damage output

What shuts it down:

• Ground Pokémon with strong charge moves
• Tanky Ground-types that survive long enough

Best Strategy Against Xurkitree

Ideal Team:

• Ground-type core attackers
• High DPS Ground Mega support

Raid Tip:

• Weather boost like Sunny weather helps Ground attackers
• Avoid Electric or Water attackers

Resistances for Xurkitree

What Xurkitree Resists

Electric Resistance

• Takes reduced damage from Electric moves
• Common in mirror matchups (Electric vs Electric)

What It Does NOT Resist

Xurkitree has no additional defensive resistances beyond Electric resistance, meaning:

• It does NOT resist:
  • Ground
  • Fire
  • Water
  • Flying
  • Steel

Major Weakness

Ground-type weakness

Common Ground attackers:

• Groudon
• Garchomp
• Excadrill

Battle Impact of Weak Resistances

In Raids

• Xurkitree dies fast if targeted
• Must rely on:
  • Shields (PvP)
  • Fast DPS strategy (PvE)

In PvP

• Can deal huge damage
• But:
  • Very glassy
  • Easily countered by Ground types

In Gyms

• Not recommended as defender
• Faints too quickly due to lack of bulk/resistances

Conclusion – Xurkitree

Xurkitree is a pure Glass Cannon Electric-type attacker. It doesn’t have versatility or bulk—but it has one job and it does it extremely well: deal massive Electric damage in raids.

Overall Performance Summary

PvE (Raids)

Top-tier Electric attacker

• Extremely high Attack stat
• One of the strongest Electric-type raid attackers in the game
• Best used against:
  • Water-type raid bosses
  • Flying-type raid bosses

PvP (Go Battle League)

Not recommended

• Very low bulk
• Gets knocked out quickly
• Needs shields to survive

Struggles in:

• Great League
• Ultra League
• Master League

Strengths:

• Insane Electric DPS
• Great for raid teams needing Electric damage
• Easy to use

Weaknesses:

• Extremely fragile
• No defensive value in PvP
• Outclassed in utility roles

Team Role

Xurkitree is best used as:

• A specialized raid attacker
• A backup Electric DPS when needed
• A “hit hard before you faint” Pokémon

Xurkitree Catch CP (Raid Encounter)

Xurkitree is an Ultra Beast (Electric-type), so its CP after raids depends on IVs and weather.

Base Raid Catch CP Range (No Weather Boost)

• Lowest CP (10/10/10 IV): ~1851 CP
• Highest CP (15/15/15 IV): ~1917 CP

Weather Boosted CP (Rainy Weather)

When Xurkitree is weather boosted (Rainy weather boosts Electric types):

• Lowest CP: ~2314 CP
• Highest CP (hundo): ~2396 CP

How to Identify a Hundo (100% IV)

Key CP Values:

• Non-boosted hundo: 1917 CP
• Weather boosted hundo: 2396 CP

Catch Tips

Always use Golden Razz Berries

• Xurkitree has a low catch rate
• Golden Razz is mandatory for consistency

Aim Excellent Curveballs

• Its hit circle is large → easy Excellent throws
• Stack:
  • Curveball + Excellent + Golden Razz = best chance

Check Weather Before Catching

• Rainy weather = higher CP but same IV range
• Don’t panic—CP looks higher but catch odds are similar

Wait for Attack Animation

• Xurkitree has a long attack animation
• Throw right after it finishes attacking

Weather Boost for Xurkitree

Weather boost increases Xurkitree’s CP, spawn level, and raid performance, depending on weather conditions.

Best Weather for Xurkitree

Rainy Weather

Effects:

• Electric-type attacks boosted
• Higher wild CP (if spawning)
• Stronger raid performance (Electric moves)

Result:

• ~20% boost to Electric-type damage
• Higher encounter CP level

Windy Weather

• Windy boosts Dragon + Flying types
• No direct benefit to Xurkitree

Clear / Sunny Weather

• Boosts Fire, Grass, Ground types
• Xurkitree gets no benefit

Impact in Raids

In Rainy Weather:

• Xurkitree becomes a top-tier Electric attacker
• Deals significantly higher DPS
• Performs closer to top Electric raid attackers

In Neutral Weather:

• Still strong, but not boosted
• Slightly behind top meta Electric Pokémon

Catch & Level Impact

Weather Boost Benefits:

• Wild encounter level = +5 levels (if weather boosted spawn)
• Higher CP wild catches
• Better IV potential

Is it worth raiding Xurkitree?

Short answer: YES — one of the best raid investments in the game, but with a clear purpose.

Why Xurkitree IS worth raiding

Top-tier Electric attacker

Xurkitree is one of the strongest Electric-type raid attackers in Pokémon GO. It competes directly with:

• Zekrom
• Shadow Electric attackers
• Mega Manectric (support role)

Extremely high damage output

• Very high Attack stat
• Fast Electric-type moves
• Excellent raid DPS vs Water/Flying bosses

Best use cases:

• Kyogre raids
• Lugia raids
• Flying-type raid bosses
• Water-type raid bosses

Big weakness

Xurkitree is very fragile:

• Low bulk (glass cannon)
• Faints quickly in raids
• Needs revive rotation in long fights

Not great for PvP

In PvP:

• Limited bulk
• Predictable moves
• Outclassed by tankier Electric types

When it is WORTH raiding

You should raid Xurkitree if:

• You lack strong Electric attackers
• You want fast raid clears
• You do raids regularly (Kyogre events, Water/Flying bosses)
• You want meta PvE Pokémon

You can skip if:

• You already have strong Electric types (Zekrom, Shadow Raikou, etc.)
• You rarely do raids
• You focus mainly on PvP

Best moveset

• Fast Move: Thunder Shock
• Charged Move: Discharge / Thunderbolt

Personal Raid Experience – Xurkitree

First Impression

When the raid starts, Xurkitree immediately stands out because:

• It looks extremely tall and “wired”
• Its animations feel fast and chaotic
• The boss pressure feels higher than normal 5★ raids

Battle Start Experience

Phase 1 (Early Battle)

• Xurkitree uses fast Electric-type attacks
• Damage feels consistent but not instantly overwhelming
• Players usually start safely building energy

Mid Battle Pressure

This is where most groups feel the real difficulty:

• Fast Electric moves stack damage quickly
• Squishy Pokémon faint early
• Some players start re-lobbying

Key Counter Experience

Best feeling counters:

• Ground-types (especially tanky ones) completely flip the fight

Common Raid Problems

Glass Cannon Teams

• Players bring pure DPS Electric counters or neutral attackers
• Result: constant fainting → DPS loss

No Ground Coverage

• Teams without Ground Pokémon struggle heavily
• Raid feels “long and stressful”

Over-dodging

• Some players dodge too much and lose DPS time

Final Phase

At low HP:

• Xurkitree feels faster and more aggressive
• Teams often have:
  • 1–2 relobbies done
  • Reduced Pokémon left

Raid Completion Feeling

When the raid ends successfully:

• It feels like a clean tactical win
• Not just brute force
• Ground-type planning makes the difference

And the catch screen feels rewarding because:

• Xurkitree is rare and high-value
• Shiny possibility adds excitement

Unique Insight – Xurkitree

Glass Cannon That Pretends to Be a Tank

Xurkitree looks unusual because:

• It has very high Attack
• But also a surprisingly decent HP pool for an Electric-type

Electric-Type Problem: “One-Dimensional Damage”

Xurkitree is one of the purest Electric attackers in the game.

Strength:

• Extremely high Electric DPS

Problem:

• Electric has very narrow super-effective coverage
  • Water
  • Flying

Raid Meta Spike Pokémon

Xurkitree shines in raids only when:

• The boss is Water/Flying type
• Or double weak to Electric

Example scenarios:

• Kyogre-type raids → insane performance
• Random neutral raids → average or worse

Move Efficiency Advantage

With moves like:

• Thunder Shock (fast energy gain)
• Discharge / Thunderbolt (spam charged moves)

It has:

• Very fast cycle speed
• High DPS uptime

Shadow-Like Feel Without Being Shadow

Xurkitree behaves similarly to Shadow Pokémon:

• Very high damage output
• Very low survivability

But:

• It does NOT take Shadow damage penalty

PvP Reality Check

In PvP:

• Electric typing alone is not enough
• It lacks:
  • Coverage moves
  • Bulk for sustained fights

Team Role Identity

Xurkitree is best understood as:

• Bring it only when:
  • Electric damage is required
• Swap it out immediately when neutral matchups appear

FAQ – Xurkitree Raid Guide

What is Xurkitree?

Xurkitree is an Electric-type Ultra Beast from the Alola region. It is known for its extremely high Attack stat and glass-cannon style gameplay.

Is Xurkitree good in Pokémon GO?

• Yes — it is one of the strongest Electric-type attackers in the game
• Excellent for raids and PvE content
• Not very useful in PvP due to low bulk

What is Xurkitree weak to?

Xurkitree is weak to:

• Ground-type attacks (main weakness)

What are the best counters for Xurkitree?

Top counters include:

• Groudon (Mud Shot + Precipice Blades)
• Excadrill (Mud-Slap + Drill Run)
• Garchomp (Mud Shot + Earth Power)
• Rhyperior (Mud-Slap + Earthquake)

Can Xurkitree be shiny?

Yes, shiny Xurkitree is available during special events or raids

• Shiny version has a golden-yellow glow variation

Is Xurkitree good for PvP?

Not really

• Very high Attack
• Very low Defense and HP
• Gets knocked out quickly in PvP battles

What is the best moveset for Xurkitree?

PvE (Raids):

• Fast Move: Thunder Shock
• Charged Moves: Discharge / Thunderbolt

How difficult is Xurkitree to defeat in raids?

• Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hard but manageable)
• Best with:
  • 2–4 strong trainers
  • Ground-type teams

Weather boost effect?

• Rainy Weather → boosts Xurkitree (Electric moves)
• Sunny Weather → boosts Ground counters

Is Xurkitree better than other Electric-types?

Yes in most cases:

• Outperforms many Electric attackers due to high Attack stat

Quick Summary

• Best role: Raid attacker (Electric DPS)
• Weak in PvP
• Weak to Ground only
• Top-tier Electric attacker overall

Xurkitree Pokédex Entry

Basic Info

• Name: Xurkitree
• Type: Electric
• Category: Ultra Beast
• Generation: VII (Ultra Beasts)
• Pokédex Classification: UB-03 Lighting
• Origin: Ultra Space

Background

Xurkitree is an Ultra Beast that resembles a bundle of glowing electrical cables or roots. It was first discovered through Ultra Wormholes.

Key Points:

• It absorbs electricity from its surroundings
• Can discharge massive electrical bursts
• Moves in a strange, plant-like, jerky motion
• Believed to “walk” by plugging itself into the ground like roots

Appearance

• Tall, cable-like body structure
• Glowing yellow-white “wires”
• No visible face
• Hands shaped like electrical plugs
• Constant electrical discharge effect

Battle Characteristics

Strengths

• Extremely high Special Attack
• Strong Electric-type damage output
• Excellent raid attacker

Weaknesses

• Very low Defense
• Ground-type attacks are deadly
• Fragile in PvP

Stats Role

Best Moveset

Fast Move

• Thunder Shock (best energy gain)

Charged Moves

• Discharge (spam damage)
• Thunderbolt (strong finishing move)

Raid Role

Best use cases:

• Water-type raids (Kyogre, etc.)
• Flying-type bosses (Lugia, Ho-Oh style targets)
• General Electric weakness raids

Not ideal for:

• PvP tanking
• Ground-type bosses

PvP Overview

PvP Performance

• Niche usage only
• Too fragile for open leagues

Where it works:

• Special cups with Electric boosts
• Surprise glass cannon picks

Strengths vs Weaknesses

Strong Against:

• Water types
• Flying types
• Steel types

Weak Against:

• Ground types
• Rock types
• Dragon types (neutral matchup issues)